Courses & curriculum 2024 - 2025
At UCV, you will be able to take courses in your preferred academic disciplines. This will help you determine which study area is best for you. After selecting your specialisation, you take courses that delve deeper into the subject. You can concentrate on a single discipline (such as psychology or sustainability) or a variety of subjects and disciplines.
In addition to the courses in your chosen field, at UCV, you will take four core courses to provide you with important academic knowledge. The themes covered include world orientation, nature modelling, scientific philosophy, and information skills. This way, you learn to think from different perspectives and understand how people in other academic fields reason and work.
Your choice of direction is the most important aspect of your curriculum since it allows you to get a deeper understanding of the topics that interest you. UCV provides a choice of two specialisations:
- Social sciences
- Life sciences
You can also choose an interdisciplinary track that includes subjects from both specialisations to build a more comprehensive profile. After completing your studies at UCV, you will have the necessary specialist knowledge needed to successfully apply to the master's programme of your choice.
At UCV, I designed a curriculum that included courses in health, psychology, and economics (consumer behaviour). Because of my education, I now have a better understanding of how and why people make decisions regarding nutrition and health.
Academic core and general education
At UCV you must complete a core of four mandatory courses. This core provides knowledge and skills all UCV graduates must have. To stimulate all students to broaden their horizon UCV has a general education requirement: all students have to take some courses outside their concentration.
Academic year
The academic year at UCV splits into two semesters. Each semester consists of two course periods of seven weeks, followed by a three-week project period. In each semester the course load is about 40 hours per week. This includes 12-14 hours in class. The remainder will be spent on self-study and assignments.
| Period 1 (7 weeks) | Period 2 (7 weeks) | Period 3 (3 weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Course A (5 ECTS) | Course C (5 ECTS) | Project Period (5 ECTS) |
| Course B (5 ECTS) | Course D (5 ECTS) | |
| Skills training A (2.5 ECTS) | Skills training B (2.5 ECTS) |
Course levels and prerequisites
Courses are offered on three levels: introductory (1000), intermediate (2000) and advanced (3000). To guarantee that you acquire enough in-depth and specialist knowledge, the number of introductory courses you may follow is limited to four. You must complete a minimum of four advanced-level courses. Your academic advisor will help you plan your courses and make sure you meet the prerequisites for the courses you want to enrol in.
Assessment
UCV has a diverse range of examination methods: papers, essay questions, take home tests or oral examinations. Each course will always have at least two methods of assessment, allowing you to receive continuous feedback on your progress.
Skills training
At UCV, you'll be trained in research skills such as writing a research proposal, conducting research and presenting outcomes. You'll also choose a number of more specific skills trainings, for example on laboratory skills in biochemistry or molecular cell biology or quantitative research methods.
Projects
At the end of each semester, you'll work with your fellow students on a project that helps you to integrate the knowledge and skills you've learned in your courses. Your project, which will involve some research, may result in a debate or conference, an advisory report or an innovative product.
Capstone
Your capstone is your final project integrates everything you've learned into one comprehensive research study or product. You'll dedicate a full semester to this. The research for your capstone may be designed and carried out during an internship or in a university setting.
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